roof rack JEEP PATRIOT 2011 1.G Owners Manual

•Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag
during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
The system includes side impact sensors that are cali-
brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that
require air bag occupant protection.
WARNING!
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
The area where the SABIC is located should re-
main free from any obstructions. (Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side air bags; the perfor-
mance could be adversely affected and/or objects
could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
•If your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags,
do not have any accessory items installed which
will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to
your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal-
lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and the front passenger, and position front occu-
pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front
Air Bags.
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▫Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 168
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 168
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 168
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 168
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 168
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 169
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 169
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 169
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 170
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 172
 Cupholders .......................... 174
 Storage ............................. 175
▫ Glove Compartment And Storage Bin ...... 175▫
Door Storage ....................... 176
 Console Features ...................... 177
 Cargo Area Features ................... 178
▫ Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight .......................... 178
▫ Cargo Cover ........................ 179
▫ Removable Load Floor ................ 181
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Loops ................ 182
▫ Fold Down Speakers — If Equipped ....... 183
 Rear Window Features .................. 184
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 184
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 185
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 185
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
bottom right-side of the blower control knob.
Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster
and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indica-
tor in the button will illuminate when the rear window
defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 10 minutes. For an addi-
tional five minutes of operation, press the button a
second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
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NOTE:If not equipped with crossbars, your authorized
dealer can order and install MOPAR crossbars built
specifically for this roof rack system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
The optional crossbars must also be secured in one of the
seven detent positions marked with an arrow on the
siderails to prevent movement. To move the crossbars,
loosen the thumb screws located at the upper edge of
each crossbar approximately eight turns, then move the
crossbar to the desired position, keeping the crossbars
parallel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in one of
the seven detent positions, retighten the thumb screws to
lock the crossbar into position. NOTE:
•To help control wind noise when the crossbars are not
in use, place the front crossbar in the first detent from
the front of the vehicle and the rear crossbar in the
second detent from the rear of the vehicle.
•If the rear crossbar (or any metallic object) is placed
over the satellite radio antenna (if equipped), you may
experience interruption of satellite radio reception. For
improved satellite radio reception, place the rear cross-
bar in the second detent from the rear of the vehicle
when not in use.
•The grab handles on the back of the vehicle (if
equipped) are not to be used as a towing feature.
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CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without
crossbars installed. The load should be secured
and placed on top of the crossbars, not directly on
the roof. If it is necessary to place the load on the
roof, place a blanket or some other protection
between the load and the roof surface.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of
150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appropri-
ately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to
a load. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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Traction Control..................... 327
Turn Signal ................. 87,148,150,437
Voltage ............................ 194
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 194
Loading Vehicle ...................... 364,366
Capacities .......................... 366
Tires .............................. 334
Locks Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 27
Power Door ......................... 28
Lubrication, Body ....................... 411
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 185
Lumbar Support ........................ 138
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 404
Maintenance Schedule .................... 442
Maintenance, General ..................... 404 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 205,402
Manual Transaxle
.................. 291,294,424
Downshifting ....................... 295
Fluid Level Check ................. 424,425
Frequency of Fluid Change ........424,425,426
Lubricant Selection ................. 424,425
Manual, Service ......................... 463
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 152
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 421
Methanol ............................. 359
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 208
Mirrors ................................ 93
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 95
Exterior Folding ...................... 97
Heated ............................. 97
Outside ............................ 96
Rearview ........................... 93
Vanity ............................. 98
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